Vietnam’s Mekong Delta tourism association head highlights safety gaps after deadly speedboat capsizing
Travel 12:21 16/07/2026The chairman of the Mekong Delta Tourism Association has called for a comprehensive review of waterway tourism safety following the fatal speedboat capsizing in Phu Quoc Special Zone in An Giang Province, southern Vietnam that claimed the lives of 15 Indian tourists last week, warning that significant gaps remain in current safety practices.
Japanese rice trials show promise in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta
Economy 18:17 15/07/2026Japanese rice varieties are showing promising adaptability in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta after three pilot growing seasons, raising the prospect of larger-scale cultivation in Vinh Long Province.
Vietnam sees over 6,200 flights delayed in June
Travel 16:13 15/07/2026More than 6,200 flights operated by Vietnamese airlines were delayed in June, accounting for nearly one-quarter of all departures last month, according to the latest statistics from the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam.
Vietnam clarifies new rule requiring notification of overnight stays by relatives, friends
Vietnam News 18:22 14/07/2026The Ministry of Public Security has provided further clarification on Vietnam’s new residency notification rule, underlining that the requirement for overnight guests, including relatives and friends, to be reported is intended to improve the accuracy of residential records and support public security and administrative services.
Vietnamese students sweep awards at int’l mathematics competition in Japan
Education 17:35 14/07/2026All 34 Vietnamese students won awards at the World Mathematics Invitational (WMI) 2026, held in Japan from July 10 to 14.
China’s rising shrimp demand opens new opportunities for Vietnam as US market faces uncertainty
Economy 17:12 13/07/2026China continued to expand its shrimp imports during the first months of 2026, creating fresh opportunities for Vietnamese exporters when shipments to the United States remain constrained by trade risks and softer demand.
Vietnam-US container freight rates surge to nearly $9,000 per container
Economy 14:06 13/07/2026Container shipping rates from Ho Chi Minh City to the United States have climbed sharply, with freight costs to the U.S. East Coast reaching US$9,000 per 40-foot container, according to the latest data from international logistics platform Phaata.
International travelers leave green legacy in northern Vietnam
Travel 18:58 11/07/2026A simple yet meaningful activity is transforming the way international visitors experience Vietnam’s famed Ha Giang Loop in Tuyen Quang Province. Instead of leaving only footprints, they are now leaving behind something far more lasting: trees.
4 gold medals propel Vietnam into top 7 at Int'l Physics Olympiad for first time
Education 18:55 11/07/2026Vietnam has recorded its best-ever performance at the International Physics Olympiad, with all five members of its national team winning four gold medals and one silver medal at the 56th edition of the prestigious competition, placing the country among the world's top seven teams for the first time.
Vietnam eyes $100bn in agro-forestry-fishery exports by 2027 through structural reforms
Economy 10:07 11/07/2026Vietnam’s ambition to raise agro-forestry-fishery exports to US$100 billion by 2027 is highly challenging but achievable if the country adopts bold reforms, strengthens coordination and accelerates investment, according to policymakers, industry leaders and agricultural experts.
